The bridge will link the grounds of the 18th Century mansion to neighbouring woodland and conservationists hope this will encourage the animals to safely scamper to new habitats.

Holly Peek, a Red Squirrels Trust Wales ranger, said: "Red squirrels much prefer being in the canopy - they don't like being on the floor - so it's hoped if we provide that option over crossing the road, they will take it.

"If there's more squirrels around, the population is going to grow and they will spread to new areas as well."